Catheterization Increasing for Seniors With STEMI
Drop in proportion of older adults with STEMI not receiving cardiac catheterization, PCI
AMA: Physicians Driving the Slowing of Health Care Costs
Physicians' spending grew more slowly over 2003 to 2013 than hospital and clinical spending
14.9 Million New Cancer Cases Worldwide in 2013
Cancer is now second leading cause of death after cardiovascular disease
White Matter Changes May ID Markers of Alzheimer’s Earlier
Study finds widespread changes using specialized MRI
DXA Screening Found to Be Underused and Overused
Researchers find patients at highest risk for fractures often miss out on tests
Caution Urged When Using EHR Shortcut Features
Information should be checked and updated to avoid cloning and up-coding
Many Incidental Findings From CT Angiography for Suspected PE
Value of incidental diagnoses unclear
AMA: Avoiding Distress in Medical School
Drivers of distress include unsupportive learning environment, mistreatment, debt
Front Desk Staff Has Key Role in Managing Practice Cash Flow
Tips to implement include verification of insurance status, collection at time of service, ease of payment
High-Value Care Advice Provided for Cancer Screening
Review of guidelines and evidence provides advice for screening for five common types of cancer
